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Vaibhav Lakshmi Vrat Udyapan: In Hindu religion, Friday is dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and opulence. Special worship of Goddess Lakshmi is done on this day. Besides, there is also a tradition of observing fast on this day. On this day, devotees observe the fast of Vaibhav Lakshmi to attain wealth and prosperity. It is believed that by worshiping and fasting on Friday, Goddess Lakshmi becomes very happy and bestows blessings of happiness and prosperity in life.
This fast is observed for at least 11 Fridays or 21 Fridays. The fast can be started from the first Friday and Udyapan can be done on the 11th or 21st Friday i.e. the last Friday. If you also keep the fast of Vaibhav Lakshmi, then definitely know the method of its Udyapan. It is believed that if Udyapan of the fast is not done in the right way then the full results of the fast are not achieved.
Vrat Udyapan material
To observe Friday fast of Goddess Lakshmi, collect puja materials. This should include suhaag items like kumkum, mehndi, bangles, bindi, saree etc., kheer, 7, 11 or 21 books of Vaibhav Lakshmi Vrat, flowers, garland, fruits, akshat, conch shells etc.
Worship of Goddess Lakshmi on Friday
- Spread red cloth on a post during Pradosh period after sunset on Friday.
- Place the idol or picture of Mata Lakshmi on it. Then install Vaibhav Lakshmi Yantra also.
- Worship with Akshat, flowers, incense, lamp, naivedya etc.
- Apply sandalwood, kumkum and akshat on a gold or silver coin or any piece of jewellery.
- Offer rice or Makhana kheer to Goddess Lakshmi.
- Read the story of Vaibhav Lakshmi Mata. Then chant the mantras of the mother.
- End the puja with aarti.
Break the fast like this after puja
Call 7, 11 or 21 married women for Udyapan on Friday fast. After the puja is over, distribute Prasad to them. Serve kheer-puri and give gifts. Wedding items can also be given to women. After this, apply kumkum tilak to those women. Also gift a book on Vaibhav Lakshmi Vrat. You also complete the fast by accepting the Prasad.
Importance of fasting Udyapan
Friday or any fast is kept to fulfill any unfulfilled wish or any objective. For that you resolve to fast for 7, 11 or 21 days. When the purpose of the fast or your wish is fulfilled, then Udyapan is performed. The fast is considered incomplete without Udyapan.
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